They all do that, issue shares to directors etc. - shareholders...

They all do that, issue shares to directors etc. - shareholders can vote against this but even a majority vote against by shareholders doesn't stop it going ahead apparently. Strange that. Its a good thing isn't it, if they have shares instead of extra dollars remuneration they are motivated to work harder more loyally for the business to bring more value to their shareholdings. I think the added self interest can help the company, that's capitalism - and its a positive that they take the shares rather than cash, it shows confidence in the company's future, they believe in the stock's value.